GE 164 D2588P120 Use And Care Manual

GE 164 D2588P120 Use And Care Manual Manual pdf 23 page image

Removable Oven BottomThe oven bottom can be removed to makecleaning easier.To remove:1. Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 1 Finger, slot2. Lift front edge of oven bottom enough to raise tabsfrom slots in front frame.3. Push oven bottom back about 1/4” to release flangefrom front frame, then pull out.To replace the oven bottom:1. Slide oven bottom into oven so rear tabs fit intoslots in rear wall of oven.2. Grasp oven bottom at finger slots and push itback and then down to hook the flange under thefront frame.3. Fit front tabs into slots in front frame.The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottomfrom excessive spillovers. This is particularlyimportant when baking a fruit pie or other foods withhigh acid content. Hot fruit fillings or foods that areacid in content such as milk, tomato or sauerkraut,and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice, may causepitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface.To protect the oven bottom surface, place apiece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the bakingdish on the shelf below to catch any boilovers. Itshould not completely cover the shelf as this wouldcause uneven heat in the oven. Aluminum foil shouldnot be placed on the oven bottom.If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom,allow the oven to cool first. Remove the oven bottomfor easier cleanup and to prevent damage to thecontinuous cleaning oven coating.Frequent wipings with mild soap and water(particularly after cooking meat) will prolong thetime between major cleanings. Rinse thoroughly. Soapleft on the oven bottom can cause stains.For heavy soil, use a mild abrasive cleaner andfollow label instructions, using a thin layer of cleaner.Use of rubber gloves is recommended. Wipe or rublightly on stubborn spots. A commercial oven cleanermay also be used, following package directions.PARTMetal, includingChrome Trim StripsPorcelain Enamel andPainted Surfaces*—CLEANING GUIDENOTE: Let range parts cool before touching or handling.MATERIALS TO USEl Soap and Waterl Paper Towell Dry Clothl Soap and WaterGENERAL DIRECTIONSDO NOT USE steel wool,abrasives, ammonia, acids orcommercial oven cleaners.DO NOT USE oven cleaners,cleansing powders or harshabrasives.Wash, rinse and then polish with a dry cloth.Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives whichmay scratch the surface.If acids should spill on the range while it is hot,use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away.When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse.For other spills, such as fat smatterings, etc., washwith soap and water when cooled and then rinse.Polish with drv cloth. . .*Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materiaIs containing acids may cause discoloration. Spillovers should beblotted up immediately. Take care not to touch hot portion of oven. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.23